Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days - Long Term Care - Jackson

Company: Good Samaritan Society
Location: Jackson
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Create Your Career With Us! Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment. Facility: GSS MN Jackson Ctr Location: Jackson, MN Address: 601 West St, Jackson, MN 56143, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 36. 00 Starting Rate: 15.00 Department Details Come join the team at Good Samaritan Society in Jackson and share God's love every day! Good Samaritan Society was recently named by Forbes as one of America's BEST mid-size employers in 2022. Our Jackson location is set atop a ridge of rolling hills with a panoramic view of the Des Moines River Valley where employees enjoy not only paid time off, consistent scheduling, a variety of great benefits, and a supportive team committed to their success and well-being, but also a dedicated staff break room with vending machines, complimentary meals, sleepover accommodations during inclement weather, and a lot of laughter (because that's important too!). Not to mention - we have a new facility mascot, Sammy the lab! He brings smiles to residents and staff alike. This full time day shift position (6:00 am - 2:15 pm) includes:

• Sign on Bonus!
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off
• Advancement OpportunitiesThe base salary of this position for Certified Nursing Assistants is $15.00/hour plus applicable experience credit, and additional night and weekend differential pay. Nursing Assistants who need to take the course to be certified (all paid training) begin at $13.50/hour. As well, sign-on bonuses are currently available for both CNAs and NAs. Job Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. Qualifications
  • High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
  • Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
  • Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.Benefits The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, sick leave and paid time off. To review your benefit eligibility, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0087414 Job Function: Nursing Featured: No

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